Meet our team
ECO-UNESCO is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors called the National Council.
The National Council is made up of representatives or members of ECO-UNESCO.
ECO-UNESCO Patron
Michael D. Higgins
The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is the Patron of ECO-UNESCO. We are delighted to have the support of President Higgins as we continue with our environmental education and youth work.
Board of Directors
The following individuals serve as Members of the National Council (Directors) on a voluntary basis:
Niall Jennings (Chairperson)
Vivienne Kelly (Treasurer)
Mary Gallagher-Cooke
Rhona O’Donnell
National Director
Elaine Nevin
Elaine Nevin is the National Director (Chief Executive Officer) of ECO-UNESCO since 2002. Elaine holds a BA in Geography and Political Science and an MA and a Higher Diploma in Education. She has worked in the field of environmental education since 1995 and believes that empowering, educating and engaging young people is an essential component to achieving sustainable development. Read more here
Meet our staff
ECO-UNESCO is run by a team of 15+ people. This is a mix of full-time and part-time staff, TUS workers, Jobbridge and Work Placement Programme employees and interns.
Julie Jones
Head of Fundraising
julie.jones@ecounesco.ie
✆ 085-8709561
Sarah McElroy
Operations & Development Manager sarah.mcelroy@ecounesco.ie
✆ 086-0414798
Youth Programmes
Doireann Dunbar
Eco-Choices Programme Coordinator
doireann.dunbar@ecounesco.ie
Dunchadh Kinane
Environmental Youth Coordinator (Clubs and ECO-Choices)
Alex Konieczka
Green Steps and Climate Justice Programme Coordinator
Richard Hennery
Youth Action for Nature and Well-Being Programme Coordinator
Aisling Miller
Youth for Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator
aisling.miller@ecounesco.ie
Ciara Muldoon
Education & Training Coordinator
Róisín Fitzgerald
Young Environmentalist Awards Coordinator
roisin.fitzgerald@ecounesco.ie
Aine Keating
Youth For Sustainable Development Officer
aine.keating@ecounesco.ie
Sarah Austin
e-Learning Officer
Office Management
Anita Nwalo
Office Administrator
anita.nwalo@ecounesco.ie
Alex Marinelli
Admin Assistant
